Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is Philadelphia's largest no-kill shelter and is working to make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year.In March 2010, PAWS opened a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter and wellness clinic serving pet owners and rescues in an effort to keep pets healthy and reduce the homeless pet population. Located in the Grays Ferry section of the city, the Clinic serves pet owners who have difficulty affording or do not have access to basic veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, treatments for upper respiratory infections/parasites/fleas, etc.) and rescue organizations that need affordable spay/neuter surgery and basic veterinary care to carry out their lifesaving work. Support for PAWS funds lifesaving initiatives including adoption and foster care programs, spay/neuter surgeries, low-cost vaccinations, and other efforts, all of which help reduce and will ultimately eliminate the unnecessary killing of Philadelphia's animals. Donations to PAWS are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Philadelphia, PA,19106
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (215) 238-9901

Website: http://www.phillypaws.org

Oscar the Grouch

Scottish Fold | Elkton, MD

YoungMaleMediumDomestic Medium Hair

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Meet Oscar the Grouch

Is he a man, or is he a muppet? He's a Muppety man! Oscar the Grouch wasn't found living in the trash, but we did discover him abandoned inside of a box by our clinic backdoor, so it's not far off. After a quick exam we found he was already neutered, but not microchipped, so we weren't able to find a previous owner to try and learn more about him. Oscar is understandably stressed in the shelter, but seems curious and is easily won over with treats and snacks (same buddy, same), so hopefully in a less stressful home environment he will be able to regain some confidence and start showing off his personality. Because of his stress, we are recommending he finds a quiet, adult-only home with an experienced owner (anyone also familar with the typical medical issues for Scottish Folds is definitely a plus, but our staff is happy to talk more about those with anyone willing to learn!) who can give him the time, space, and enrichment to let him be the happiest muppet he can manage to be!   Age: ~1 year old How I came to PAWS: Abandoned at Shelter Animal ID#: A56146 Meet me at: PAWS Adoption Center 100 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ​215-238-9901 ext.30 **Our Old City Adoption Center prioritizes appointments made by already approved applicants, but we can accommodate browsers and walk-ins if and as our capacity allows. To ensure your best experience and best chance at meeting your new furry family member, we recommend completing the application ahead of your visit, which you can find at phillypaws.org/catapp!!**

Adoption Process
Visit www.phillypaws.org for more information. Adoption fees are: Dogs: $150 Puppies (under 1 year): $200 Cats: $50 Kittens (under 6 months): $75 All adopted animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Those interested in adopting must first fill out the application, available at www.phillypaws.org/adopt

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